The Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon is now accepting applications for the full-time position of Official Court Reporter in the Eugene Division.

Duties

The incumbent performs court reporting services for all judicial proceedings and produces transcripts. Court reporting services are performed in person or remotely, depending on Court needs and the requirements of particular proceedings. Court reporting services performed remotely will include covering proceedings in any division within the District of Oregon via video teleconference. Court reporters are required to travel occasionally within the District. Court reporters are guided by and responsible for following the policies and administrative procedures contained in the Court Reporter Management Plan for the District of Oregon. Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned): Attends and records verbatim by Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) court sessions or other proceedings as are specified by statute, rule, or order of the Court. Provides realtime reporting to the Court as requested. Provides transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically files with Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared. Promptly certifies and files all original shorthand notes and other original records of proceedings. Performs such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls. Schedules contract court reporters and initiates contracts for services as needed for coverage.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess a minimum of four years of prime court reporting experience in a court or in a freelance field of service, or a combination thereof, and have passed the NCRA examination or passed an equivalent qualifying examination. Realtime court reporting proficiency is required. Desired Qualifications: Realtime certification and Federal Court Reporter experience is highly desired. Preference will be given to candidates with an NCRA Certificate of Merit and CRR or FCRR Certificate. Candidates must also demonstrate: A consistent past employment record; Experience in dealing with routine and complex assignments; Excellent typing and proofreading skills; A demonstrated ability to think through, analyze, and interpret written communications; Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments; Superior oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; and A professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for a law or professional office environment. Successful candidates should be self-starters, mature, highly organized and possess tact, good judgment, poise, and initiative.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address US District Court, District of Oregon 1000 SW Third Avenue Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: Human Resources Department
• Phone: 503-326-8165
• Email: [email protected]